Physical Education Athletic Training - Santa Barbara City College

Physical Education Athletic Training from Santa Barbara City College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Physical education provides opportunities for students to gain current knowledge of physical fitness facts, healthful living practices, leisure time pursuits, stress management techniques, and to receive instruction in the skills necessary for successful participation in activities necessary for optimum health and physical efficiency. The profession is based on the philosophy that physical education is an academic discipline, an essential portion of the General Education process. Further, the physical education curriculum is centered on the concept that movement skills, intellectual development, physical fitness and healthful living practices are elements of life that must be taught and reinforced. Specific knowledge, skills and practice techniques that best benefit the student do not just happen. Instruction, analysis and evaluation by a credentialed professional is essential for implementing this philosophy. The varied offerings of the department are grouped within these categories: Individual/Dual Activities Team Sport Activities Aquatics Fitness/Cardiovascular Activities Dance Combatives Intercollegiate Athletics Theory & Professional Preparation Courses Health Education Courses Program Student Learning Outcomes Articulate the differences between Physical Education and Athletics . Recognize the potential for service to the individual, community and society provided by Physical Education and Athletics. Describe the role of P.E./Kinesiology as an academic discipline and its role in health promotion and disease prevention. Demonstrate knowledge of functional human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, and demonstrate proficiency in a variety of physical activity skills. Develop appropriate physical training programs for adults based on demonstrated knowledge of coronary risk factor analysis, exercise prescription and nutritional guidelines established by industry standards. Physical Education Emphasis in Athletic Training Program Articulate the differences between Physical Education and Athletics. Recognize the potential for service to the individual, community and society provided by Physical Education and Athletics . Demonstrate knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, and properly demonstrate proficiency in a variety of physical activity skills. Explain the appropriate course of treatment for each of the most common sports injuries. Identify the factors that contribute to an evaluation of an injury and determine the treatment plan for safe return to sport participation. Demonstrate and implement rehabilitative exercises appropriate to each sport. View more details on Santa Barbara City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.